A Play of Piety

Ripped from the pages of the award-winning author''s Dame Frevisse novels.... . A PLAGUE OF DEATH.... . While his troupe leader recovers from grievous injury Joliffe is forced to find work in the treacherous world of a medieval hospital. Plaguedalmost to despair by the endless complaints and imaginary ailments ofthe elderly widow Mistress Cisily Thorncoffyn the erstwhile spy andtheatrical player is almost relieved to discover that patients are dying from more than their illnesses. Care for the sick and elderly in bothbody and soul is a sacred and holy duty but Death''s cruel scythe canalways use a helping hand... . . Now with Mistress Thorncoffyn loudly proclaiming that someone is trying to kill her and swearing her wrath on anyone who allows it to happenJoliffe has no choice but to find the sickening anger which has claimedso many lives before more of the innocent ill are afflicted with a final rest.. . PRAISE FOR THE PLAYER JOLIFFE SERIES. . Everything I''d hoped to find: memorable characters a meticulouslydetailed world an intriguing crime and a satisfying conclusion. - Roundtable Reviews. . Will entertain and confound you with its intricately plotted mystery andrichly detailed writing... Ms. Frazer knows the fifteenth century and it shows... - Romance Readers Connection. . Deftly drawn characters acting in a stage of intricate and accurate details of medieval life. - Affaire de Couer. . Carefully and faithfully rendered 15th-century England and France and all thepolitical difficulties come easily to life... Medieval mystery fans will once again enjoy the clever player Joliffe and his adventures. - The Mystery Reader. . PRAISE FOR MARGARET FRAZER. . Prepare to be enchanted as Margaret Frazer transports you back to the 15th century. -Romantic Times. . More than just a good read. The reader comes away sadder and wiser knowingthat what tehy''ve read is that stuff of real life. Brava! -Historical Novels Review. . A smooth and absorbing saga of conspiracy and treachery in 15th-centuryEngland... A tantalizing secret turns out to have stunning politicalimplications. -Publishers Weekly. . Finely plotted and subtly shaded. Frazer has the detailed substance thatbrings an era to life while her characters'' psychological makeup is ascunningly wrought as the historical background. -Publishers Weekly. . Margaret Frazer has quietly claimed her place as one of the preeminent writersof historical crime fiction delivering the whole package - a goodmystery wonderful characters and a fascinating period of history. Hernovels are a dream to read. -Aunt Agatha''s Newsletter. . Herodotus Award Winner.. Twice nominated for the Edgar Award. Twice nominated for the Minnesota Book Award. A Romantic Times Top Pick.